APPROVED INTERPRETATION GUIDANCE FOR DOE M 232.1-1A

This guidance is provided to establish uniform and consistent interpretations of the requirements in DOE M 232.1-1A, Occurrence Reporting and Processing of Operations Information. It is intended that this page will be a living page, and that new interpretations will be added on a frequent basis as new issues are identified and approved. Continuous input from Facility Managers, Facility Representatives, Program Managers, and other interested stakeholders is needed to ensure ongoing improvement in the consistency in the reporting of occurrences. Consistent reporting complex-wide is essential for conducting meaningful analyses to identify positive and adverse trends. Identification of an adverse trend is the first step in correcting the trend.

The items below are intended to provide guidance using actual examples wherever possible to illustrate the intent. The following approved interpretations follow the same sequence as the reporting requirements and criteria in DOE M 232.1-1A.